Long-Distance Co-Parenting Plan – Free Resource Guide

Co-parenting can be a very stressful situation for any divorced couple. The stress of long-distance co-parenting can be overwhelming, whether you live in different cities, states, or countries. The challenges of long-distance parenting can take an emotional toll on the parents and children, causing frustration due to the logistics and distance involved. Chloe O, a London-based Certified Divorce Coach® and alternate dispute resolution specialist understands the challenges of navigating divorce and co-parenting across borders. Her company, The Divorce and Separation Coach, assists expats and internationals through every step of the divorce process to help manage overwhelm and focus on making the best decisions for themselves and their children.

Inspired by her own divorce story, Chloe has created a free long-distance co-parenting plan template designed for divorcing or divorced couples navigating the challenges of long-distance co-parenting. It aims to ensure that all relevant aspects of such an arrangement are considered and agreed upon, offering a structured guide to help couples get organized.

Key features of the template include:

• Framework for the negotiations with a soon-to-be-ex to gather thoughts and proposed ideas for co-parenting.
• Tailored prompts to help consider crucial factors in long-distance parenting such as travel, communication, and decision-making.
• Flexibility to use the template as a standalone tool or in combination with coaching support to help define key priorities.

The template is most suited for international families parenting from different countries or time zones, expat families living abroad, parents who frequently travel, or parents who live long distances from each other. The template helps both parents create a clear and comprehensive plan that minimizes conflict and ensures the well-being of their children. The template is completely customizable, covering key decisions such as travel arrangements, communication schedules across time zones, holiday plans, and travel.

As a member of the Amicable Divorce Network, Chloe believes in helping you reduce conflict in order to divorce faster, cheaper, and less destructively. Chloe also offers private one-to-one coaching for clients who may need further guidance in customizing the plan to their circumstances. She also hosts The Divorce and Separation Coach podcast which hosts Q&A conversations with divorce and separation professionals. In a guest post on our blog, Chloe wrote an informative article titled “Should I Inform My Employer About My Divorce?“, sharing why and how you should inform your employer about your divorce.

To download the free Long-Distance Co-Parenting Plan Template click here.